CVE-2024-56244 in Ashe Extra Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2025
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Royal Ashe Extra allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Ashe Extra: from n/a through 1.2.92.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/02/2025
The CVE-2024-56244 vulnerability represents a critical missing authorization flaw within the WP Royal Ashe Extra plugin, specifically impacting versions ranging from an unspecified beginning point through 1.2.92. This vulnerability falls under the category of incorrect access control configuration, where the plugin fails to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive administrative functions. The issue stems from inadequate authorization checks that allow unauthorized users to perform actions they should not be permitted to execute within the WordPress environment.
This vulnerability operates at the intersection of weak access control mechanisms and improper privilege enforcement, creating a pathway for attackers to exploit the plugin's administrative interfaces without proper authentication. The flaw manifests when the plugin does not adequately verify whether a user possesses the necessary permissions to access specific endpoints or execute particular functions. According to CWE standards, this vulnerability maps directly to CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization within software systems. The missing authorization check creates a direct attack surface where malicious actors can bypass normal security controls and gain elevated privileges within the WordPress installation.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it can enable attackers to manipulate core plugin functionality and potentially compromise the entire WordPress environment. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could potentially modify plugin settings, access sensitive data, or even execute arbitrary code within the context of the WordPress installation. The attack vector typically involves sending crafted requests to plugin endpoints that should require administrator privileges, but due to the missing authorization check, these requests are processed without proper validation. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1548.001 which covers abuse of cloud infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-56244 require immediate attention from system administrators and security teams responsible for WordPress installations. The primary remediation involves updating the Ashe Extra plugin to a version that addresses the authorization flaw, typically through official plugin updates or by implementing a patch from the vendor. Additionally, organizations should implement network-level controls such as web application firewalls that can detect and block suspicious requests targeting the vulnerable plugin endpoints. Security monitoring should include detection of unauthorized access attempts to administrative plugin interfaces, and regular security audits should verify that all WordPress plugins maintain proper authorization controls. The vulnerability also underscores the importance of implementing principle of least privilege for WordPress user accounts and regularly reviewing plugin permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive administrative functions.